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PseudoRandomDragon
11-14-2003, 09:23 PM
I currently have Windows Media Player v6.01. Should I download and upgrade it to 6.4? Are there any new file formats supported? Is it improved any other way?

BtW, no I will not upgrade to WMP 7, 8 or DRM-infested 9.
locustfurnace
11-14-2003, 09:59 PM
you just need the codecs to play newer encoded formats. I do have Mplayer v 6.4 installed and when it encounters a format unknown, it will try to download a new codec for it, and i have not had to upgrade beyond that. but you might want the 6.4.
just try to play something encoded in WMA/V 8 or 9, and see if it will retrieve the codecs.
Mosky
11-15-2003, 09:58 AM
I think the latest is Media Player Classic v6-4-6-7 which can be d/l at:
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_so..._player_classic (http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_players/media_player_classic)
PseudoRandomDragon
11-15-2003, 05:57 PM
Unfortunately, I cannot play Quicktime or Realmedia files. I can play any other file, including WMA, AVI, MPEG, etc. but no quicktime/realmedia for me. Unless there is a codec for those two, I will have no choice but to install Quicktime/Realmedia alternitive.
locustfurnace
11-15-2003, 08:17 PM
search the forum, there is a link for RA codecs that work in winamp, not sure on the QT though, i dont use any of these formats for anything, so never pay much mind to them.
PseudoRandomDragon
11-15-2003, 11:26 PM
I wish I didn't have to use these formats of video, I REALLY do, but I have no choice. I am FORCED to use these formats if I wish to view the video.
Guest
12-02-2003, 09:23 AM
windows media player 6.4 is gd, but try media player classic which mosky mentioned. it's an improved version of wmp 6.4 and is often being improved and fixed of its bugs without being bloated. go to http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/ and find MPC.

quicktime alternative is made to work with this player. for real alternative u still have to install the player and backup the registry, then uninstall the player again and restore the drivers for real formats. go search and read up by the makers alright! =D
www.unknownnet.tk
12-02-2003, 02:31 PM
just upgrade tot 9.... old versions sucks
locustfurnace
12-02-2003, 10:20 PM
Originally posted by www.unknownnet.tk@Dec 2 2003, 04:31 PM
just upgrade tot 9.... old versions sucks
your on the wrong forum to make a statment like that. Incase you missed it,
This site is called OldVersion.com (http://www.oldersion.com)